Consider it a nitrogen source/green. It will take a while to compost. Depending on your pile, birds might use it though.
I used to see birds nests full of mine and my dogs hair.
Drivo566
It’ll decompose all the same. No idea how fast, but even eith almost finished compost it should be fine.
JesusChrist-Jr
Yes, you can compost human (and pet) hair. If the hair is dyed that might be worth some more research though, I don’t know what those dyes are made from and what residual substances from them may find their way into your compost. Natural hair is fine though, go for it. Just try to spread it out/sprinkle it across your pile, it takes a while to break down and can form mats if it’s clumped together.
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SvenBubbleman
I usually add mine.
Doyouseenowwait_what
It composts
supinator1
You got the idea from the beard trimmings post, didn’t you?
PerceptionUsed2947
Yes it’s a go for sure.
kl2467
I would only do it with natural hair. Hair that has been chemically permed, straightened, colored or bleached I would leave out of the compost.
Others may disagree; this is my personal choice.
mikebrooks008
Yep, you can compost human hair. It’ll break down eventually, just be sure to mix it in well so it doesn’t clump up. I’ve tossed hair from haircuts into my bin for years without issues.
RdeBrouwer
I wouldn’t, its not a massive haul. And it can contain dye or chemical components from drugs or medication.
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Consider it a nitrogen source/green. It will take a while to compost. Depending on your pile, birds might use it though.
I used to see birds nests full of mine and my dogs hair.
It’ll decompose all the same. No idea how fast, but even eith almost finished compost it should be fine.
Yes, you can compost human (and pet) hair. If the hair is dyed that might be worth some more research though, I don’t know what those dyes are made from and what residual substances from them may find their way into your compost. Natural hair is fine though, go for it. Just try to spread it out/sprinkle it across your pile, it takes a while to break down and can form mats if it’s clumped together.
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I usually add mine.
It composts
You got the idea from the beard trimmings post, didn’t you?
Yes it’s a go for sure.
I would only do it with natural hair. Hair that has been chemically permed, straightened, colored or bleached I would leave out of the compost.
Others may disagree; this is my personal choice.
Yep, you can compost human hair. It’ll break down eventually, just be sure to mix it in well so it doesn’t clump up. I’ve tossed hair from haircuts into my bin for years without issues.
I wouldn’t, its not a massive haul. And it can contain dye or chemical components from drugs or medication.